09.16.25 -- PFAS Contamination More Widespread Than Previously Thought; Securing Smart Water

Rising costs, aging infrastructure, and customer expectations demand a smarter approach. The new AMI Guidebook from Xylem’s Sensus gives utilities a five-step roadmap—covering network selection, static metering, managed services, and data intelligence. Learn how to reduce non-revenue water, improve billing accuracy, and build a future-ready system with confidence. Access the full guidebook to explore proven steps for successful AMI deployment.

Eight years ago, Newport News started having discussions about moving away from reading their mechanical, manually read meters every other month to go to monthly billing. Knowing they did not have adequate staffing to handle that task, the department decided to outsource its meter reading responsibilities to a third party. 

In this article, discover how integrated resource management can reduce overall water demand by tailoring water use to its most appropriate application, thereby helping regions optimize their water portfolios.

Jet aeration systems are extremely efficient due to their high alpha factor and clean water oxygen transfer performance. Proper start-up, operation, and maintenance will ensure reliable service and a long life.

Water and wastewater professionals rely on accurate flow measurements for process operation and regulatory compliance. Selecting the best flow meter for each application is essential to obtaining accurate flow data.

Read about how new anaerobic treatment products address critical challenges in digester performance and biogas production.

Utilities need to revisit mistakes of the past and ask tough questions about what it truly means to treat and remove PFAS.

Discover how communities can rely on a consistent supply of clean drinking water without compromising on safety or resorting to potentially harmful chemicals.

Read about new mixers installed for Anglian Water that have delivered over and above estimated energy savings and had minimal disruption to the plant. 

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) sets strict global standards for ballast water management to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms. For companies like Bawat, a Danish innovator in ballast water management, being able to verify ballast water flow measurements quickly, accurately, and from anywhere in the world is essential.

Here are a few most frequently asked questions about digital water platforms — what they are, how they benefit utilities, and how they will shape the future of the water industry.

To improve efficiency, a Virginia utility adopted acoustic inspection technology (SL-RAT), enabling a shift to condition-based maintenance.

The groundbreaking Delta Hybrid Rotary Lobe Compressor is the result of a synergy between the rotary-lobe blower and the screw compressor technologies. By combining the technical advantages of both concepts, it offers completely new possibilities. 

For nearly two decades, Orenco’s AdvanTex technology has provided re­liable, energy-efficient wastewater treatment in some of the world’s most remote places.